Joel Tomkins will not be available for selection for four weeks and has been fined £10,000 following a video posted on social media this weekend, Wigan have announced.

The video has also proven costly for brother Sam, who is leaving the club at the end of the season, after he was fine £5,000.

The Warriors issued a statement Sunday afternoon in a quick response to a video which went viral on Saturday evening of Joel and brother Sam in a bar in Wigan.

The video, which appeared on social media showing Joel being abusive to staff members, has brought a stern response from the Warriors with the club's executive director Kris Radlinski critical of the players' behaviour, with the statement even suggesting Joel's long term future at the club will be discussed.

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Following a video appearing on social media over the weekend, Joel Tomkins has been stepped down immediately from team selection for 4 weeks. During this period further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident will take place, as will discussions regarding Joel’s long-term future at the Club. He has been fined £10,000. Sam Tomkins has been fined £5,000.

Executive Director Kris Radlinski commented: “I was pretty disgusted at the video that I saw on Saturday evening. Our players know and fully understand the role that they have to play within the community and to see two of our high profile, senior players behave in such a way, disappointed me greatly.

“They aren’t just role models for the young kids in the town, they’re role models for the younger players in the squad. It is impossible to put a strong culture in place if players you trust to drive those standards act in such a way.

“All players are allowed periods of downtime but know that they must act responsibly and in a manner fitting of a professional sportsman.

“Having spoken to both Joel and Sam this morning they both expressed shame and regret about their behaviour and the effects it has had on all of the individuals concerned. Both of them are fully aware that they have disrespected the Club and the town - and let themselves and their families down.”